Highspeed Rail: Electric Wheelchair

[MadmaxxxMaSiDe]

Actually I‘m using a mobility scooter and lot a wheelchair, but the same rules apply when it comes to the battery.

 

So on China Eastern Airlines one is allowed one battery up to 300 WH for mobility aids. All other batteries must not exceed 100 WH.

 

Today I called 12306 to ask about advanced notification of the mobility scooter before booking a high Speed train to Hangzhou.

She told me that this would be only possible ig my battery didn‘t exceed the 100 WH.

I am pretty sure, that she didn‘t realize that other rules apply for mobility aids.

Then again, I don‘t want to go to the train station without any confirmation about the battery.

 

Does anyone have experiences with Electric mobility aids on Chinese Highspeed trains or has seen at least an Electric Wheelchair on a train.

I just can‘t believe that they wouldn‘g let anyone in an Electric wheelchair board.

[Jim]

Did a search and all the results said you definitely can take an electric wheelchair on the HST network, but couldn't find anything about limitations on batteries. No personal experience though:

https://zhidao.baidu.com/question/1522998598578657140.html

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They suggest you call 12306 in advance to notify them you're coming and they should put you in the accessible carriage, usual the fourth carriage apparently. Hopefully next time you can find someone better acquainted with the regulations.

[MadmaxxxMaSiDe]

Thanks a lot for your answer, Jim. And for providing those three articles. 

 

And this time I won‘t even mention mobility scooter, but just call it a battery powered Wheelchair.

[Jim]

On 11/12/2024 at 8:39 AM, MadmaxxxMaSiDe said:

And this time I won‘t even mention mobility scooter, but just call it a battery powered Wheelchair.

I did notice one of the articles used the term 代步车 which suggests mobility scooters ought to be covered too, but suspect you're right to play it safe. Hope you manage a stress-free journey.